Overview
The Light and Smoke Lifebuoy Marker produces dense orange smoke for 15 minutes.
Ships are required to carry 2 markers, one mounted on each bridge wing with the brackets supplied and attached by line to a 4kg Lifebuoy. The signal is used to mark the position of a man overboard by day or night. It can be automatically deployed by releasing the attached lifebuoy, or manually activated.
Features
- Height: 375mm
- Diameter: 183mm
- Weight: 3.3kg
- Weight – including bracket and angles: 3.85kg
- Net Explosive Content: 1.287kg
- Lamps (bulbs): 2 x 3.6v 2.0A
- Temperature range: -30°C to +65°C
- Burning time: 15 minutes
- Colour of light: white
- Duration: 2 candela for 2 hours
- Use with lifebuoy weighing: 4.0kg
- Attach to lifebuoy with line: 4m long, 9.5mm diameter
Storage
Ideally, should be stored in the robust, specially designed Capsize container, or in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature.
Disposal
The Light and Smoke Signal is a hazardous item and need to be disposed of responsibly through approved channels and in accordance with local regulations. Please contact NovaMarine regarding disposal services.
All pyrotechnic products have an expiry date which indicates the lifespan of the product. If product failure occurs during use, please notify NovaMarine immediately.
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